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OCDE Project GLAD®

A model of professional development dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students, especially multilingual learners.

OCDE Project GLAD®

A model of professional development dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students, especially multilingual learners.

About OCDE Project GLAD®

The Project GLAD® training model combines research and theory with classroom demonstrations and guided teacher practice and planning time. We work collaboratively with schools and districts to support the depth and sustainability of the model.
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About OCDE Project GLAD®

The Project GLAD® training model combines research and theory with classroom demonstrations and guided teacher practice and planning time. We work collaboratively with schools and districts to support the depth and sustainability of the model.

Register Today for Upcoming Project GLAD® Trainings

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For more detailed information regarding upcoming Project GLAD® trainings, see below.

Registration fee includes materials and access to GLAD® online implementation resources.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: To receive a Project GLAD® certificate of completion for any training listed here, participants must attend all days of training and meet all strategy planning and preparation requirements given at the time of classroom demonstration.

GLAD® in Early Childhood Foundations

Audience: PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade Educators 
ABQ Early Childhood Foundations Training: February 1-5, 2027
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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    OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations

    Audience: 2nd- 5th+ Grade Educators in Albuquerque Public Schools
    Research & Theory Workshop:  January 12-13, 2027
    Classroom Demonstration: February 2-5, 2027 (in 4th grade)
    OR February 23-26, 2027 (in 2nd grade)
    Location: Albuquerque, NM

    Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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      GLAD® for Biliteracy Foundations

      Audience: 2nd-5th+ Educators in DLBE
      Research and Theory Workshop: March 10-11, 2027
      Classroom Demonstration: April 27-30, 2027
      Location: Albuquerque, NM

      Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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        Key Strategies for myView in Albuquerque, NM

        Audience: Cohort for Grades K-2
        3 non-consecutive days: January 19, February 16, March 16, 2027

        Audience: Cohort for Grades 3-5
        3 non-consecutive days: January 20, February 17, March 17, 2027
        This training is ideal for educators using Savvas myView literacy curriculum.
        Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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          Mini-Unit Development for myView in Albuquerque, NM

          Audience: Grades 1-2 Educators
          2 non-consecutive days + 1 follow up day: Feb. 9-10, April 1

          Audience: Grades 3-5 Educators
          2 non-consecutive days + 1 follow up day: Feb. 11-12, April 2
          This training is ideal for educators using Savvas myView literacy curriculum.
          *Participants need to have attended a Project GLAD® Foundations Training or
          the Key Strategies for myView training.
          Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

           

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            Summer Offerings 2027

            Audience: 2nd-5th+ Educators
            GLAD® Foundations: Research and Theory Workshop - TBD, 2027
            Classroom Demonstration: TBD, 2027
            Location: Albuquerque, NM

            Audience: K-1 Educators
            Early Childhood Foundations: TBD, 2027
            Location: Albuquerque, NM
            Link to the GLAD Registration/Interest Form

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              Upcoming GLAD® Trainings

              Check back for more professional learning opportunities

              To generate a quote/estimate for any PD options, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form.

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              OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations

              Project GLAD® Foundations is a 6-day professional learning opportunity consisting of two parts and available in English only, Spanish only, or bilingually:

              • Part 1- Research and Theory Workshop (2 days)
              • Part 2- Demonstration Lesson & Planning (4 days)

              Attendance at all six days is required to receive certification in OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations. The OCDE Project GLAD® Foundations Training is available to anyone with a teaching license.

              To generate an estimate for GLAD® PD opportunities in the Albuquerque area, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form.

              To bring GLAD® PD to your school or district, please contact gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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                Early Childhood GLAD®/Preschool GLAD®

                GLAD® in Early Childhood Training Information

                GLAD® in Early Childhood is about creating a rich environment of language, ideas, and concepts to support students in developing the needed language comprehension skills explained in Scarborough's Rope. On day 1, learn the research base and the strategies for the model. The next four days, experience the strategies during the classroom demonstration and plan for implementation in your classroom.

                To generate an estimate for GLAD® PD opportunities in the Albuquerque area, please complete the GLAD® PD Interest Form. To bring GLAD® PD to your school or district, please contact gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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                  OCDE Project GLAD® Training of Trainers – Trainer Certification

                  Trainer Certification, Tiers II and III:
                  This is offered to enthusiastic GLAD® educators who want to pursue becoming trainers of the framework. There is an application process and trainers in training work in a team of 2-4 for 12-18 months to become certified.

                  For more information about trainer certification, please contact:
                  gladinfo@dlenm.org
                  505-243-0648

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                    Key Strategies

                    Workshop-style professional development incorporating research on content & language rich teaching and learning, interactive classroom culture, and key GLAD® strategies for supporting all students in academic content and language development, especially language learners.

                    For more information or to set up a meeting to discuss the possibilities for your school or district, please contact us at gladinfo@dlenm.org.

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                      Biliteracy Institute

                      This institute has a biliteracy focus with innovative Project GLAD® strategies to leverage students’ bilingualism and build academic content and language proficiency in English and Spanish. Experience GLAD® strategies through a dual language lens and plan for implementation in the school setting.

                      For more information about the Biliteracy Institute, please contact:
                      gladinfo@dlenm.org
                      505-243-0648

                        Summer Institute 2027

                        Coming this summer - Check back for more information in the Spring!

                        In Partnership with OCDE Project GLAD® National Training Center

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                        DLeNM is an OCDE Project GLAD® Regional Training Center. Together, we are committed to serving language learners in their academic, linguistic, social, and civic lives. We engage in culturally and linguistically responsive practices that build multiliteracy and multiculturalism.

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                        For more information contact Caia Brown-Oben at Caia@dlenm.org and then gladinfo@dlenm.org.